1. Video shows men placing Confederate flags at Ebenezer
According to Atlanta police, surveillance footage shows two men placing Confederate flags at two of Atlanta's most notable landmarks: Ebenezer Baptist Church and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. Investigators have not identified the men or their motive just yet, but church and civil leaders decried the act as terrorism. Read more.
2. Churches consider more security after Ebenezer, other incidents
In light of the incident involving footage showing men placing Confederate flags at Ebenezer Baptist Church Thursday, several pastors in metro Atlanta are considering or have already taken security measures. Such measures include hiring guards, installing cameras and putting up signs forbidding guns in their sanctuaries. Read more.
3. Somber mood in Braves clubhouse after big trade
After officially announcing the 13-player, three-team deal Thursday, Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman said the mood in the Braves clubhouse was noticeably changed. While Freeman recognizes the Braves are aiming for a bigger future, he says that didn't make it any easier to say goodbye to friends and teammates. Read more.
4. 10 things to know about today's blue moon
A blue moon will occur Friday. The last time we witnessed one was three full years ago. Brush up on what it means to say "once in a blue moon" with these 10 facts: Read more.
5. Gwinnett DA sends Hill shooting case to grand jury
A grand jury will hear the shooting case againt Clayton Sheriff Victor Hill, who was arrested and charged with reckless conduct in May only three days after shooting and critically wounding a friend. Read more.
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